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<p><strong>This photo</strong> through the cockpit of a plane shows the Bear Creek Fire on Aug. 29. Author Greg Beck flew a similar plane during this fire season to act as an aerial observer to report new fires and recommend initial attack action. (Courtesy inciweb.nwcg.gov)</p>

<p><strong>This photo</strong> through the cockpit of a plane shows the Bear Creek Fire on Aug. 29. Author Greg Beck flew a similar plane during this fire season to act as an aerial observer to report new fires and recommend initial attack action. (Courtesy inciweb.nwcg.gov)</p>

September 19, 2015

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OPINION: Aerial observer says fire response was fast, effective
September 19, 2015 9 p.m.

OPINION: Aerial observer says fire response was fast, effective

The truth can sometimes be elusive, from afar. But sometimes one gets a “ringside seat” to the truth of events. Having had such a close-up view, I would like to respond to the several “let it burn” comments I have been reading lately in the Inter Lake, regarding the Flathead National Forest’s supposed response to the recent wildland fires in this historic fire season of 2015.